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Prof Fiona Rowe @orthopticbrain

Focus on visual impairment in acquired brain injury and neurological conditions exploring complexities of co-existent visual and functional deficits.

Joined May 2015
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The VISION research group are offering a Stroke-Vision CPD course, including the #VISA vision screening tool. Monday 1st September 2025 in Liverpool. Available to clinicians working in stroke, neuro-rehabilitation and orthoptic/ophthalmology teams. Booking details attached.
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So pleased to be one of the new NIHR senior investigators announced today; nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen… Great to have recognition of orthoptic research and am looking forward to supporting more orthoptists in their own research journeys going forwards.

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To our friends and colleagues - we wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas, and a healthy and successful 2025. Best wishes from the VISION research team @LivUni
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Interesting case of the month from @IntlStrabAssoc This month, they present a case with recurrent benign VI nerve palsy & ask options about management. What opinions do Orthoptists consider? @followIOA @BIOS_Orthoptics @OrthopticsAU @IAOrthoptists
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Keeping up our reporting of vision and stroke @UKStrokeForum Dr Claire Howard talking about return to driving under DVLA exceptional cases rules for stroke survivors with visual impairment @ChowardClaire @biosstrokeneuro @TheStrokeAssoc @livuninews
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Interesting Vision session @UKStrokeForum Discussions on various management options. @AnneHegeAamodt outlining the TenCRAOS trial for central retinal artery occlusion. Results of SEARCH trial for hemianopia with visual scanning training. Plus blindsight training @BIOS_Orthoptics
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Packed auditorium for UKSF 2024 plenary session. Impressive line up of speakers for this panel discussion. Starting with discussion of NHS 10 year health plan. Stroke a major topic in this. For us, vision is a major topic within stroke care. @BIOS_Orthoptics @UKStrokeForum
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Dr Terry Quinn💙@DrTerryQuinn
3 Dec 2024
Day 3 #AdventAgeing Thinking of getting more exercise after all those mince pies? We helped with the European Guidance on exercise and dementia, led by the fantastic @ilmannato Seems that exercise can help both physical health and brain health link.springer.com/article/10…

Physical activity and exercise for the prevention and management of mild cognitive impairment and...

European Geriatric Medicine - Physical activity and exercise have been suggested as effective interventions for the prevention and management of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, but...

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Day 1 UK Stroke Forum conference @UKStrokeForum Great to see so many colleagues already having been here less than an hour! First session on SSNAP. Interested to hear timelines and changes, especially with new vision questions added @BIOS_Orthoptics @livuninews @biosstrokeneuro
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Final day at the Canadian Stroke Congress in Calgary. Another #Vision session this morning to share facts on common visual impairments occurring after stroke. How, why and what to do... Screen, refer, manage. @followIOA @canstroke @LivUni
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Dynamic workshop at the Canadian Stroke Congress. Cold outside in Calgary but busy indoors. Great to talk though the VISA vision screening tool with practical session. Highlighting the many issues related to visual impairment. A worldwide unmet need for stroke survivors. @LivUni
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Vision screening for stroke survivors in acute and community settings – what to do? UK NICE Guidelines call for orthoptic-delivered (not orthoptic-led) blanket assessment of all stroke survivors. If not possible prior to discharge, then vision screen using a validated tool.
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DO use the VISA screening tool. This is standardised AND validated AND has regulatory approval; all important for NHS/clinical use. It is FREE to use! vision-research.co.uk DO NOT use checklists/questionnaires (eg BEFAST, VFAST, BIVI-IQ). These don't meet screening requirements

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More information in the British and Irish Orthoptic Society position statement and consensus statement for stroke and vision clinical practice. orthoptics.org.uk

Home - BIOS

orthoptics.org.uk
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On World Stroke Day today, a reminder of how common visual impairment is due to stroke. Over 60% of stroke survivors develop visual problems. These are not always obvious or 'visible'. And - visual problems can be the only sign of stroke. Active vision screening needed - early!
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More interesting cases to review at #ISA; isahome.org/p/Case_month The latest being myopia-induced esotropia. ISA provides great opportunities & learning/update resources. Shout-out to Orthoptists re membership benefits. @followIOA @BIOS_Orthoptics @OrthopticsAU @FOREAOrthoptics
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European Stroke Org@ESOstroke
25 Oct 2024
ESO & @American_Heart just signed an MoU! We look forward to advance #strokecare & to collaborate on impactful future initiatives. Together, we are committed to improve outcomes and create a brighter future for stroke patients. @American_Stroke #Partnership #StrokeAwareness
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Last day of #WSC2024 and been a busy few days. Time spent promoting the need for #Vision screening of all stroke survivors along with timely referrals and access to management options. Important to reduce health inequalities. @WorldStrokeOrg @ESOstroke @TheStrokeAssoc @LivUni
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UEA Psychology@UEAPsychology
24 Oct 2024
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 A major clinical trial led by our very own Associate Professor, Dr. Stephanie Rossit, is set to make waves in stroke recovery! Thanks to a generous £1.26m grant from the @The_MRC - @NIHRresearch EME 🔗 Learn more here: shorturl.at/FDibS
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